There are a lot of myths surrounding cybersecurity. Here are 7 every organization should be aware of: I can always trust websites using an SSL certificate – We have been taught that’s it’s only okay to enter payment or sensitive information on websites that are protected with an SSL certificate. However, according to a[…]
You’re Exhausted Are you so tired that you can’t move a muscle? Do you drag yourself out of bed to get to work in the morning? Does your 8-hour shift feel like 80? Burnout is a kind of work-related stress characterized by three specific things. The first is a feeling that you’re exhausted — both[…]
… and How to Make Them Go Away ASAP It’s so much more than just a runny nose. You woke up with a sore throat and cough this morning, figured you were getting a cold, grabbed some lozenges, and went to work. Now it’s barely noon and you’re crashing—hard: body aches, chills, a throbbing pain behind your eyes,[…]
Don’t Take the Bait Phishing attacks are fraudulent email messages appearing to come from a legitimate source (e.g., your supervisor, HR, or your bank). These messages include links pointed to fake websites, or allow malicious programs to run in the background of your computer, in an attempt to collect private information. It is impossible[…]
Smartphones and tablet computers are convenient tools to mobile workers, but they introduce a ton of security risks. Here are some do’s and don’ts to ensure you stay safe as possible while using these devices: DO configure your devices securely. That means enabling auto-lock with an unlock password, creating a strong complex password, disabling[…]
Tweezers Tweezers are an essential part of any first aid kit, particularly if you enjoy hiking or other outdoor activities. The safest way to remove a splinter or a tick is with a clean pair of tweezers. Disinfect the tweezers with alcohol well before and after each use. Hydrocortisone Cream For itchy bites, consider[…]
Claims About Belly Fat Can Be Misleading Is it true that following a certain diet can reduce belly fat? And is there a special food that you can add to your diet to help slim down your midsection? Are some diet pills more effective? And what about sit-ups? Do they really help us flatten our abs?[…]
… and how do you know if you have one? Here’s how to tell if pollen is the cause of your seasonal misery. It’s that time of year again when talk of pollen allergies reaches a fever pitch. That’s because spring is the time of year when you might experience a pollen allergy—otherwise known as an[…]
Applesauce and eggs are safe bets because they’re usually easy to digest. See what else you may want to eat right after a flare-up. Fruit or Vegetable Juices After a flare of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you may not feel like eating much. But you need calories and nutrients, so start your diet[…]
You might look at the internet in private, but anything you share can quickly become very public. Knowing these five types of internet abuse—which have been used by cyberbullies to embarrass, exploit and harass others—as well as strategies for protecting yourself against them, can help you avoid running into problems. Social Exclusion Social exclusion might[…]